The Effect of Alcohol on Cardiovascular Risk Factors: Is There New Information?

The effects of alcohol on cardiovascular health are heterogeneous and vary according toconsumption dose and pattern. These effects have classically been described as having a J-shapedcurve, in which low-to-moderate consumption is associated with less risk than lifetime abstention,and heavy drinkers show the highest risk. Nonetheless, the beneficial effects of alcohol have beenquestioned due to the difficulties in establishing a safe drinking threshold.

[Clinical features and outcome in patients with mucormycosis in a tertiary hospital (2012-2016)].

Background: The most common presentation of mucormycosis in the past was the nasosinusal involvement in patients with diabetic ketoacidosis. However, in the last few years, new groups of patients with risk of mucormycosis have emerged.

Aims And Methods: Retrospective analysis of the characteristics, treatment and evolution of patients with mucormycosis in a tertiary hospital in the years 2012-2016.